Business Details
37 Years
experience
Expert Construction Project Management & Building Surveying Services
We are a long-established firm of Development Project Managers and Chartered Building Surveyors, delivering professional services from project inception to completion. Our expertise spans commercial, mixed-use, retail, industrial, education, and healthcare sectors, with a particular focus on historic buildings. Our vision is to provide unrivalled service by understanding client needs and driving value from their property assets through development, acquisition, or divestment.With directors boasting decades of experience, we ensure all projects are director-led to maintain the highest standards. Our track record includes successful project management, technical due diligence, and specialist surveying services, securing repeat business from satisfied clients. We operate across London and Yorkshire, offering bespoke solutions tailored to each client's unique requirements.
Services
Development Project Management
Refurbishment
Surveys & Due Diligence
Dilapidations
Party Walls
Maintenance & Repairs
CDM
Fit-Out
Reinstatement Cost Assessments
Project Monitoring
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in construction project management and building surveying.
- Our projects are director-led to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
- We specialise in managing historic building projects with technical expertise.
- Our team includes Prince2 Practitioners for structured project management methodology.
- We provide technical due diligence services for multi-million pound property transactions.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Services
Development Project Management
We provide comprehensive project management from inception to completion. Our services include feasibility studies, design coordination, and construction management for commercial and industrial developments. With director-led teams, we ensure projects meet budget, quality, and timeline requirements while maximising asset value.
Refurbishment
Our refurbishment services cover project appraisals, design specifications, and contract administration. We specialise in office conversions, industrial upgrades, and historic building renovations, delivering tailored solutions that enhance property value while maintaining structural integrity.
Surveys & Due Diligence
We conduct detailed property surveys and technical due diligence for acquisitions. Our reports assess structural condition, compliance with legislation, and sustainability issues, enabling informed decision-making for commercial property transactions and investments.
Dilapidations
Our dilapidations service advises on lease obligations and negotiates settlements for landlords and tenants. We provide expert assessments of repair liabilities and reinstatement requirements, ensuring compliance with lease agreements while protecting client interests.
Party Walls
We offer specialist party wall advice under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Our surveyors prepare awards, resolve disputes, and ensure compliance with legal requirements, protecting property owners' rights during construction or renovation projects.
People
Matthew J Fox
Managing Director
Matthew has over 30 years' experience in building surveying, specialising in commercial property sectors including offices, life sciences, and retail. He leads PSK's London and Yorkshire operations with expertise in project management and dilapidations.
Grant P McIntosh
Director
Grant specialises in commercial building surveying with expertise in dilapidations and technical due diligence. He heads PSK's Yorkshire office and mentors RICS APC candidates, bringing extensive experience in property transactions and refurbishment projects.
Richard Willmott
Director
Richard has 20 years' experience in project management and building surveying, focusing on life science and commercial sectors. He rejoined PSK in 2022 after working with multidisciplinary consultants on healthcare, education, and residential schemes.
Chris Priestley
Director
Chris specialises in project management and dilapidations advice, with experience in education and university projects. He rejoined PSK in 2022 after leading a building services department, providing technical expertise to commercial landlords and occupiers.
Questions
What services does PSK Chartered Building Surveyors offer?
We provide development project management, building surveying, dilapidations advice, party wall services, technical due diligence, and property maintenance solutions for commercial and public sector clients.
Which sectors do you specialise in?
We work across commercial, retail, industrial, healthcare, education, and mixed-use sectors, with particular expertise in historic building projects and life science developments.
Do you operate outside London and Yorkshire?
While our offices are in London and Yorkshire, we deliver projects nationwide with extensive experience across the UK property market.
Are your surveyors professionally accredited?
All our directors are Members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), with Prince2 Practitioner qualifications for structured project management.
How do you handle dilapidations claims?
We provide expert assessments and negotiate settlements for landlords and tenants, ensuring compliance with lease obligations while minimising financial liabilities through pragmatic, balanced approaches.
Can you assist with party wall matters?
Yes, we prepare party wall awards, resolve disputes, and ensure legal compliance under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996, protecting property owners' rights during construction projects.
